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JOHNSON, Lynne H. June 14, 1963 – June 14, 2018 of Newton formerly of Wayland. Beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Eleanor Johnson, Lynne grew up in Wayland, MA and attended Wayland High School before graduating from Boston College. A respected member of the Boston financial services industry for more than thirty years, Lynne worked with leading firms throughout her career, including Merrill Lynch, BayBank, New England Funds, JP Morgan Chase, Manulife and finally State Street Bank. Lynne is survived by her best friend and husband, Bill Howland of Newton, and their two Maltese, Bentley and Lilly. Lynne is also survived by her many friends and colleagues who will miss her wonderful smile, quick wit, intelligence and loyalty. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Angell Memorial Animal Hospital/MSPCA or in the form of a sponsorship of a rider in the Pan-Mass Challenge. A service followed by a reception will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Wellesley Country Club, beginning at 5:00pm. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100
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So sorry - I just heard. Lynne was a bright light, and will be missed.
Karen Zeff Rosen
July 19, 2018
Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Greg Lawrence
July 9, 2018
Bill - terry and I just learned of Lynn's passing and are so very sorry. We got to know you just last summer and it was so nice to have a new friend in the neighborhood. We were very shocked to hear about it - please accept out sincere condolences. She will forever be in our prayers.
Bobbi Masiello and Terry Savage
June 30, 2018
Bill, So sorry to learn of Lynne's passing. It is so difficult to comprehend why the Lord takes the good people too soon from those left behind. I pray for your strength during this time as you grieve for the loss of your best friend.
Tom Doe
June 25, 2018
Please accept my condolences, Bill. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kenechukwu Anadu
June 19, 2018
My thoughts and prayers for Lynne's family. I enjoyed working with you Lynne and you were always a pleasure to work with. GOD Bless you.
June 19, 2018
Bill: I was terribly sorry to hear the news of Lynne's passing. Hers was an incredibly bright light and I know she will be dearly missed by all of those she touched! Please know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers. With my deepest condolences, Rick Monteith
Rick Monteith
June 19, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss, Bill. Keeping you and Lynne in my prayers.
Take care,
Cathy McNeil
June 18, 2018
Bill, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Cooper
June 18, 2018
Bill, I am so sorry to hear this news. Lynne was a dear friend to me when we worked together and although we hadn't seen each other recently, I thought of her on her birthday, which is marked in my calendar, and planned to send her a note this week with belated birthday cheer. She was such a good, kind, thoughtful person and I absolutely loved her hearty laugh. I so enjoyed the times we did get together, sneaking away for a lunch out or gossiping in the office. I will miss her very much.
Jen Hartnett-Bullen
Jen Hartnett-Bullen
June 18, 2018
Bill, I am very sorry for your loss. I just happened to be reading today's paper and recognized Lynne's picture. I've reached out to our Wick brothers to share this sad news. Cherish the memories.
Your friend, Scott
Scott Sneath
June 17, 2018
Deepest condolences to Lynne's family, and especially her best friend and husband, Bill. Wishing you peace.
Kaitie Feloney Fraser
June 16, 2018
Lynne gave me a great gift and I will never forget her. We met by a chance phone call, interview discussing new positions and connected immediately. One of those people you meet in life , if you are lucky, that really care about others, wants to do a great job in everything they do , is a genuine hard working, funny, loving person. My life is better because of her. I'm sad but I believe she is at peace. Happen too fast and she left us to soon. My last conversation with her she said grace and grit....this was said with a smile for me to let us know not to worry about her. Always smiling thinking of others. That is grace.
Beth
June 15, 2018
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5:00 p.m.
Wellesley Country Club
MA
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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley477 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
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